India, Oct. 19 -- The Beed district administration has evacuated the entire Kapildharwadi village after deep cracks appeared on roads, houses, and school walls, triggering fears of a possible landslide. Officials believe the incident was caused by continuous rainfall in September, which has made the hilly terrain unsafe for habitation.

The cracks first appeared on the night of September 30, following heavy rainfall across parts of Marathwada and western Maharashtra. Villagers said the fissures were initially narrow but have since widened significantly. Several houses have collapsed, while many others have developed deep cracks, leaving residents anxious about their ancestral homes.

Responding swiftly, the district administration relocat...